Sophia A. Nelson
American author and journalist
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Sophia Angeli Nelson (born January 5, 1967) is an American author and journalist.
January 5, 1967
American University (JD)
Sophia A. Nelson | |
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Sophia A. Nelson in 2019 | |
| Born | January 5, 1967 |
| Education | San Diego State University (BA) American University (JD) |
| Occupations | Lawyer, author, political commentator |
Political party | Independent (2020–present)[3] |
Other political affiliations | Republican (until 2020) |
| Website | Official website |
Education and early career
She was born in Munich, Germany, and grew up in Somerdale, New Jersey, graduating from Sterling High School in 1985.[4] She received her B.A. in economics and political science from San Diego State University, and became politically active as a Republican in 1988 after hearing Jack Kemp during the 1988 presidential primaries.[5] She was legal counsel to New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman[5][6] and ran for Congress in New Jersey's 1st congressional district in 1996.[6] She was also a GOP counsel for the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee,[5] but ultimately decided to become a journalist and author. As of 2020, she is a political independent.[3] She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.[2]
Works
- Black Woman Redefined : Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama, Dallas, Tex. : BenBella Books, 2012. ISBN 9781936661732
- E Pluribus One : Reclaiming our Founders' Vision for a United America, New York : Center Street, 2017. ISBN 9781455569397